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Author: Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

Plane broke apart in mid-air before crash that killed 5 Amarillo residents, NTSB says

May 16, 2026Jamie Burch, ABC 7 News

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board indicates a plane carrying five people from Amarillo began breaking apart in midair before cr Read More

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Amarillo Fire Department video shows RR Trestle bridge in Canyon burning

May 16, 2026KAMR - MyHighPlains.com

Amarillo Fire Department video shows RR Trestle bridge in Canyon burning in 5/14/2026 wildfires. Read More

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Adrian, Vega, and Every Iconic Stop Along Route 66 Are Exploding With Tourists for the Centennial You Can’t Miss – Travel And Tour World

May 16, 2026Travel And Tour World

Route 66 celebrates 100 years, drawing international travelers to historic towns, diners, and cosmic attractions along the iconic highway.

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BNSF Plainview Subdivision out of service after bridge loss; trains rerouted

May 15, 2026Aby Molina

Flames from a fast-moving wildfire tore through a railroad trestle bridge outside the Canyon city limits, causing part of the bridge to collapse and prompting e

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Wildfires in the Texas Panhandle Trigger Evacuation Orders

May 15, 2026myfoxzone.com

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Iconic Texas railroad bridge collapses into flames amid wildfire

May 15, 2026Ahmed Humble

Fast-moving fires burned more than 14,000 acres across the Texas Panhandle.

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Wildfires burn more than 14,000 acres near Canyon, Texas

May 15, 2026khou.com

Lightning sparked a fire near Canyon, Texas, that grew to over 14,000 acres and destroyed homes. Winds near 40 mph are making it hard for crews.

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Wildfire in Randall County spreading rapidly Friday

May 15, 2026, Amarillo Globe-News

The National Weather Service issued a new fire warning Friday, and US 87 was closed. Areas impacted could include I-27 and several communities. Read More

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New Canyon fire reported east of Buffalo Lake

May 15, 2026google-search-news

Randall County officials are reporting of a new fire 6 miles east of Canyon near Jowell and Bushland Road.

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The latest information on over 25 fires across the area

May 15, 2026google-search-news

Crews are working to contain multiple grass fires across the Panhandles and in New Mexico.

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